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CPRA

Agency charging $2k for redacting electronic records

[…] me more than $2,000 to produce what is essentially a list of names. Much of the cost involves redaction. Initially, the cost was presented to me as "programming costs," which are allowed for electronic records, but their cost breakdown covers mostly staff time for a massive redaction effort. Are they abiding by the Public Records Act?

April 13, 2012
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CPRA

Agency’s proposed fees for producing electronic records–$2,000!

[…] what is essentially a list of names. Much of the cost involves redaction. Initially, the cost was presented to me as "programming costs," which are allowed for electronic records, but their cost breakdown covers mostly staff time for a massive redaction effort. Could I get advice on whether they are abiding by the Public Records […]

March 28, 2012
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CPRA

Can the School District Refuse to Disclose Legal Fees Because of Attorney-Client Privilege?

[…] a written response. Written CPRA requests are fairly straightforward, but typically ask for categories of records that include, but are not limited to, correspondence, emails, notes, memorandums, electronic records, etc. After the request is received, the agency will have 10 days to respond to the request, though it may claim an additional 14 days under […]

August 7, 2020
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CPRA

How Can I Access Records From The California Department of Corrections Regarding High-Profile Offenders?

[…] or other law exempts them from disclosure. The CPRA applies regardless of the physical form or characteristic of the record, which means that information retained in an electronic format must be made available in any electronic form in which the agency keeps the information. Gov’t Code section 6253.9(a). You can read about the CPRA, […]

September 21, 2021
Cases

City of Gilroy v. Superior Court

Coalition argues the California Supreme Court should reverse a decision holding that the California Public Records Act does not authorize a court to grant a remedy beyond ordering disclosure of specific records and does not require agencies to retain records sought by members of the public.
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
December 20, 2023
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Blog

Government officials use personal email and texting to avoid public access laws. Why not use technology to enhance accountability instead of to subvert it?

[…] by representatives of unions and other special interests. The former San Bernardino County Assessor, who was arrested on drug charges and is under grand jury investigation, used electronic messaging on personal cell phones to direct his staff in partisan political activities, according to a report of an independent investigation commissioned by the county. The […]
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
August 22, 2009
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2007 Open Government Legislative Roundup: Some successes and some failures

[…] and presentation documents to be fully functional in a variety of applications, whereas documents for the current standard, Microsoft Office, are typically only fully functional in Microsoft Office. Advocates of the bill claimed it would reduce the costs of archiving electronic documents and would have improved access to public documents requested in an electronic format.
- Government Transparency and Accountability
- Public Records
June 3, 2009
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CPRA

No oversight when councilmembers compile emails in response to record requests

Is it a violation of the Public Records Act for public officials to compile potentially incriminating electronic documents on their own, in response to PRA requests, with no actual oversight? I just learned that when a Public Records Act request is submitted to the City Manager of my hometown, for potentially incriminating electronic documents […]

November 8, 2013
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Court Records CPRA

How Do I Submit CPRA Requests to a CA County Court?

Does a court, judge and/or legal research attorney need to comply with a CPRA request? How can citizens format a CPRA request to view or obtain access to ALL records: electronic files, emails and texts from all devices? Should separate requests be filed for state & county agency? Is there a clean format to avoid delays?

June 15, 2018
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CPRA

How can I Access Information On a Parolee in California

[…] parolee’s information: · · · Please make copies of the requested records available within the time period set forth by Government Code § 6253(c) . Of course, electronic delivery of the records is acceptable, and any records may be emailed to me at. If I can provide any clarification that will help expedite the […]

January 20, 2021